Disability Sport and Recreation Hawkes Bay

08/09/2026

Are you keen to try a new sport or get stuck into one you already love?

If that sounds like you, head on down to the Mitre 10 Sports Park on Wednesday 23 September for this fantastic opportunity.

Along with these excellent sporting activities, there will also be a sausage sizzle, music, and a performance by a local group. If that wasn't enough, there will also be vouchers for anyone interested in swimming to come down to a club training and jump in the pool (free of charge!).

There will be plenty of coaches and volunteers from the Special Olympics organisation there to answer all your questions.

So, head on over to Mitre 10 Sports Park, have a go and learn more about what Special Olympics sports are all about!

07/09/2026

Trying a new sport, skill or hobby is often nerve-wracking and scary, but our athletes took on the wero of Disc Golf with aplomb on Saturday.

Despite the challenges that Tāwhirimātea offered up, our athletes battled bravely to overcome the wind and their smiles won out on the day.

A HUGE thank you to Russell and his team from Hawkes Bay Disc Golf Club for a fabulous, educational and, most importantly, fun day out!

07/09/2026

Wow! What an absolute treat it was to have so many of our athletes giving Disc Golf a go in the beautiful surrounds of Anderson Park.

A big ngā mihi nui to Russell and his brilliant team from Hawkes Bay Disc Golf Club who were incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind, and definitely helped to improve our technique across the course of the morning.

We have a few athletes who have already decided to head back to the park on Tuesday to give it a second shot. Mīharo!

06/09/2026

Ngā mihi maioha to our fabulous funders who help us to keep the wheels turning and the action happening!

If you or a business you know are in a position to help out, please click the link to find out more.

https://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/support-us/

03/09/2026

This Saturday is looking set to be a beauty of a day! We can't wait to give disc golf a go and spend some time in the beautiful outdoors with all of you who have registered to come along. So far we have 29 athletes signed up - don't miss out on what is sure to be one of THE social events of our calendar this year!

Sign up on Hello Club if you haven't done so yet and we will see you for all the fun on Saturday morning!

https://disabilitysporthb.helloclub.com/public/event/6a35d1e3d73f64336d53c4be/have-a-go-disc-golf

03/09/2026

Our athletes continue to wow us every session! Today, Coach Nick put both their bodies and their minds to the test with the layering up of skills, movements, and tasks to focus on.

At the start of the session, Ethan was assigning superhero labels to everyone, and after today's efforts, nothing could be more apt!

03/09/2026

On Wednesday 26 August the stage was set for DSRHB's very own Brandon Clark to deliver a powerful message about the far reaching impacts our swimming programmes have had, currently have, and will continue to have for our members.

Brandon shared his informative, engaging and emotive presentation with fellow attendees of the Waves conference in Tāmaki Makaurau, hosted by Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga.

Brandon was grateful for the opportunity to represent DSRHB and our swimmers, and to share their passions on a large stage. He was also thrilled to see Fiona Devonshire from Hastings District Council in attendance. She said it was great to see the Flaxmere Pool swimmers and instructors represented.

Brandon was pleasantly surprised by the engagement of questions at the end of his presentation, indicative of the growing need for successful and sustainable swimming programmes around the motu.

Ka pai tō mahi, Brandon, and everyone associated with our swimming programmes!

02/09/2026

This legend just keeps on going! Let's all get behind Rocco's awesome efforts and support him in any way we can, whether that's donating, sharing the link around, or joining in for his final push on 12th September at McLean Park.

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/roccos-stair-athon-5000-stair-steps

01/09/2026

It is unlikely that Sam Lea needs any introduction to the members of the Disability Sport and Recreation Hawke's Bay community, as he is involved in what seems like every single sport imaginable!

Sam's "can do" attitude is emblematic of so many of our courageous members.

Read more about his inspiring journey here.

What do Bob the Builder and Sam Lea have in common? Both of these larger-than-life characters have a "Yes, we can" attitude that allows them to overcome any potential challenges. Read Sam's story here to find out more!